A/B-ing speakers of different impedances.


I have two pair of speakers of different impedances. Jensen CN-100 are rated at 16 ohms. McIntosh XR-5 are rated at 8 ohms. If I were to connect both to a multi speaker switch box, should they be connected to the 8 or the 16 ohm taps on the amplifier?
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Showing 1 response by erik_squires

Use the low impedance tap as your best overall, but since speakers have pretty broad differences in sensitivity I wonder if this kind of A/B testing is that useful to you?

I mean, listening to one pair for 30 minutes, then switching, and listening to the other after a break is not a bad thing here.  If this doesn't reveal to you what you want to know for your long term enjoyment I don't think fast switching will either.